In
my homestay I learned more than Spanish... I gained a new
philosophy for life.JC Martell, Worcester, MA

The
Cuernavaca G/L community seems to be an extremely active,
supportive and artistic group of people. It was great pleasure
to be welcomed even for 2 weeks into this vivacious community.Beth Saltzman Santa Fe, N.M.

Frida's
house in Mexico City.

The
program has been wonderful. A lot of great variety of activities.
It is a very full schedule! I know we can choose not to go,
but I wanted to do everything. Trisha OŽK

Challenging
and funny classes 5 days a week.

Winter
LGBTQ Program January 3 - 16, 2015

For all gays
and lesbians interested in learning about the real situation of
g/l life in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural
exchange.

INCLUDES:

* Classes:
Intensive Spanish language instruction integrating texts and discussions
to supplement program focus, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Students are evaluated and placed at the appropriate level
with a maximum of five students in each class. All levels welcome,
from beginners to advanced.

* Cultural
Activities
Guest speakers, lectures and roundtable discussions, field trips,
museum visits, videos, and encounters with local community groups
afford participants an understanding of the cultural context of
gay and lesbian identity in Mexico.

Topics/Activities
may include:

Visits with
artists, activists, and community leaders

History of
the gay/lesbian movement in Mexico and Latin America

The culture
of Mexico and gender roles in contemporary Mexican society

A cooking
class

A weekend
excursion trip

Politics
and the recent elections

Dancing class

Human rights

AIDS in Mexico

Chiapas and
Zapatismo

Metropolitan
Church

NAFTA, globalization
and "neoliberalism" in Mexico

Weekend excursion
to Xochicalco mons and Taxco silver mining town.

Note: All program
activities are in Spanish with English translation when necessary.

Weekend Excursions

Xochicalco
ruins

Taxco silver
mining town

* Homestay
We offer homestays with gays and lesbians in Cuernavaca community.
All CETLALIC families are gay and lesbian friendly. Sharing with
a Mexican Family provides a vibrant sense of the Mexican people
and makes the course more personal and more profound. It also provides
participants with ample opportunity to practice Spanish in everyday
situations.

Note: hotel
or apartment accomodations are also available if you prefer.